Definitions for acceptorækˈsɛp tər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ac•cep•torækˈsɛp tər(n.)
one that accepts; accepter.
a person who acccepts for payment a draft or bill of exchange.
Category: Business
an atom that receives a pair of electrons to form a chemical bond.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of acceptor:
1350–1400
Princeton's WordNet
acceptor(noun)
(chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
acceptor(noun)
the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures
Wiktionary
acceptor(Noun)
One who accepts.
acceptor(Noun)
One who accepts a draft or a bill of exchange; a drawee after he has accepted.
acceptor(Noun)
An atom or molecule which can accept an electron to form a chemical bond.
acceptor(Noun)
A chemical acceptor atom forming a positive hole in a semiconductor.
Webster Dictionary
Acceptor(noun)
one who accepts
Acceptor(noun)
one who accepts an order or a bill of exchange; a drawee after he has accepted
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